Randolph Quirk
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Charles Randolph Quirk, Baron Quirk, CBE, FBA (12 July 1920 – 20 December 2017) was a British linguist and life peer.[1] He was the Quain Professor of English language and literature at University College London from 1968 to 1981. He sat as a crossbencher in the House of Lords.
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Quick Facts Member of the House of Lords Lord Temporal, Vice-Chancellor of University of London ...
The Lord Quirk | |
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Member of the House of Lords Lord Temporal | |
In office 12 July 1994 – 20 December 2017 | |
Vice-Chancellor of University of London | |
In office 1981–1985 | |
Preceded by | Lord Annan |
Succeeded by | Lord Flowers |
Personal details | |
Born | Charles Randolph Quirk (1920-07-12)12 July 1920 Isle of Man |
Died | 20 December 2017(2017-12-20) (aged 97) |
Nationality | British |
Education | St Ninian's High School, Douglas |
Alma mater | Yale University University College London Michigan State University |
Occupation | Linguist |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Branch/service | |
Years of service | 1940–1945 |
Rank | Squadron leader |
Unit | Bomber Command |
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